U.S. Issues Travel Warnings for 2 New Countries
Two novel country were lend to the list of travel warnings from the United States over the weekend .
On May 16 , the U.S. emerge a Level 2 , “ exercise growth caution ” warn for Peru and Tajikistan for concerning reasons . The decision come not long after the United States added two new countries with a Level 4 , “ do not move ” warn earlier in May .
Peru do the list this weekend due to crime , civil unrest , and the hazard of kidnapping . The United States in particular warned travelers against making their manner to several specific region .
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The Colombia-Peru margin sphere in the Loreto Region due to crime .
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The Valley of the Apurímac , Ene , and Mantaro Rivers ( VRAEM ) , which include Vilcabamba , due to crime and threat of terrorism .
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Some areas within the area of Ayacucho , Cusco * , Huancavelica , and Junín , due to crime and threat of terrorism .
The Colombia-Peru border domain in the Loreto Region due to crime .
The Valley of the Apurímac , Ene , and Mantaro Rivers ( VRAEM ) , which include Vilcabamba , due to crime and threat of terrorism .
Some areas within the part of Ayacucho , Cusco * , Huancavelica , and Junín , due to crime and threats of terrorism .
“ Crime cost mutual in Peru . Petty theft , carjackings , muggings , assaults , and early violent crime often happen yet in daylight hr and with many witness around . Kidnapping is rare , but it cause go on . The risk of crime growth at dark . Criminal groups sometimes place up barrier to rob people in sphere outside of Lima , ” the United States said in a statement .
Tajikistan , meanwhile , made the list due to the hazard of terrorism , unexploded landmines , occasional violence near the margin with the Kyrgyz Republic , and special ability to help U.S.-Tajik dual nationals .
Those considering travel to the state cost specifically warned against :
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Tajikistan ’ s border with Afghanistan due to terrorism .
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Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast ( GBAO ) due to the potentiality for armed conflict .
Tajikistan ’ s margin with Afghanistan due to terrorism .
Gorno-Badakhshan Autonomous Oblast ( GBAO ) due to the potential for armed conflict .
“ Terrorist administration are known to own a presence in the region and make targeted foreigner and local authorities in the past , ” the U.S. tell in its statement .
The United States has hand out travel warnings to 15 country this month .
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